Abstract: This paper proposes a wavelet-based formulation for linearizing a base-excited single-degree-of-freedom nonlinear system to a time-variant linear (TVL) system. The given system is assumed to be ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a methodology based on the gust response factor (GRF) for evaluating the along-wind response of wind turbine towers. The approach presented differs from conventional GRF methods as the GRF contains ...

Abstract: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) created Strategic Initiative Number 9 to “build bridges smarter, faster and better.” One project undertaken by ODOT was to use a precast, post-tensioned slab bridge in place of ...